Country: Malta
Language: English
Source: Medicines Authority
SELENIUM SULFIDE
J. Uraich & Cia S.A. Av. Cami Reial, 51-57, 08184 Palau- solita I Plegamans, Barcelona, Spain
D01AC03
SELENIUM SULFIDE 2.5 % (W/V)
CUTANEOUS SUSPENSION
SELENIUM SULFIDE 2.5 % (W/V)
OTC
ANTIFUNGALS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE
Withdrawn
2007-07-09
BIOSELENIUM (SELENIUM SULPHIDE) EXTERNAL TREATMENT OF DANDRUFF, SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR. SPECIALLY INDICATED FOR DRY SKIN AND SCALP. BIOSELENIUM is a cutaneous suspension of selenium sulphide for the treatment of dandruff seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and the scalp. It suppresses the symptom profile within a period of one to four weeks, eliminates ordinary dandruff and soothes stinging and itching. It is also the treatment of choice for pityriasis versicolor, a contagious disease of the skin characterized by the presence of well-defined spots of pink, yellow or brown colour, primarily located on thorax, back and arms. COMPOSITION 100 ml of suspension contain: 2.5 g of selenium sulphide. Excipients: Lactic acid; benzyl alcohol; cocamide DEA; polividone K-30; methylcellulose 300 cPs; perfume; TEA-lauryl sulfate; magnesium aluminium silicate; purified water. INDICATIONS Dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, _pityriasis versicolor_ . BIOSELENIUM is specially indicated for dry skin and scalp. _ _ Cutaneous use. METHOD OF USE IN DANDRUFF AND SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS 1. Shake the bottle of BIOSELENIUM thoroughly, pour a quantity equivalent to one or two teaspoonfuls into the hollow of your hand, and apply to the area to be treated (skin or scalp) with a gentle massaging action, adding a little lukewarm water, which speeds the formation of foam and spreads the medicament better. 2. Allow the medicament to act for at least five minutes. 3. Rinse with abundant quantities of water until the medicament has been completely removed. 4. Repeat the application at least during the first few weeks. For quick effect, application of BIOSELENIUM is recommended t Read the complete document
Page 1 of 4 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Bioselenium_ _ 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each 100 ml of suspension contains: 2.5 g of selenium sulphide For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous suspension. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS BIOSELENIUM is indicated in the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, _pityriasis versicolor_ . It is specially indicated for dry skin and scalp. _ _ 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Cutaneous use. - Method of use on seborrheic dermatitis: 1. Shake the bottle of BIOSELENIUM thoroughly, pour a quantity equivalent to one or two teaspoonfuls into the hollow of your hand, and apply to the area to be treated (skin or scalp) with a gentle massaging action, adding a little lukewarm water, which speeds the formation of foam and spreads the medicament better. 2. Allow the medicament to act for at least five minutes. 3. Rinse with abundant quantities of water until the medicament has been completely removed. Repeat the application at least during the first few weeks. For quick effect, application of BIOSELENIUM is recommended twice a week during the first two weeks and once a week thereafter. - Method of use on _pityriasis versicolor_ ( either of the following two methods may be used) 1. Apply BIOSELENIUM to the affected skin as if washing, allowing the medicament for ten to twenty minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat these procedure for two consecutive days. 2. Or apply BIOSELENIUM to the affected area at night. Take a shower the next morning and repeat the treatment after seven days. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS BIOSELENIUM is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the drug or any ingredie Read the complete document